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Finding the Third Proportional to 250,598 and 387,861

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Solution

The third proportional to 250,598 and 387,861 is: 600,308.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250,598 : 387,861 = 387,861 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250,598/387,861 = 387,861/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250,598x = 387,861 × 387,861
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250,598x = 150,436,155,321
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,436,155,321/250,598
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,308.68

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